Insight Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Found the majority very enjoyable, in particular the speakers and networking lunch.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Felt like I had responsibilities and therefore felt like a member of the team, however there was a lot of time where I was sat with nothing to do.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • If I asked for help I was given good, clear guidance.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • General knowledge of how the business works will help a lot.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well, we always had places to go and people to meet so we were kept busy.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Interesting, fun and enjoyable

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not loads, but this was due to the department itself not having much work to do.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Got to observe employees all day so it has given a good idea of what it would be like.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Especially after the lunches and drinks, we were able to see the good atmosphere the company has.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very, it has secured my ambition to follow this career.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was reimbursed travel expenses.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Lunches with employees and lots of drinks with graduates.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Really enjoyable and one of my favorite parts of the whole week.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, I was shown around Mayfair and told about the Savills sporting activities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

View More Reviews